Fanendo Adi Starts From The Bench Against Real Madrid
Published: October 02, 2013
Fanendo Adi will start from the bench for FC Copenhagen in their Champions League showdown with Real Madrid on Wednesday evening.Coach Ståle Solbakken will start the game at the Bernabeu with a classic 4 - 4 - 1 - 1 formation and has chosen to play Nicolai Jørgensen in attack, with Daniel Braaten right bes...
Midtjylland Nigerians Stop Femi Ajilore
Published: October 01, 2013
High expectations of a belated return to FC Midtjylland of Denmark by former Super Eagles midfielder, Ebenezer Oluwafemi Ajilore (Mayor) may not see light of the day after all, as the presence of several other Nigerians in the squad is posing a stumbling block to high expectations held by the Beijing 2008 Olympics silv...
Fanendo Adi: We Can Create Chances Against Real Madrid
Published: October 01, 2013
Nigerian striker Fanendo Adi believes FC Copenhagen can get a result against Real Madrid in the Champions League clash on Wednesday at the Bernabeu. Bold.dk with reference to BT quoted Adi as saying : “Every defense has its own style. Everyone is different, so you must prepare for every opponent. “Against J...
FCM Coach Lavishes Praise On Izunna Uzochukwu
Published: September 30, 2013
FC Midtjylland’s Izunna Uzochukwu netted his first goal in the Danish championship on Sunday, netting from distance in the 1 - 1 draw with OB Odense.The defensive midfielder had earlier sent several long shots wide of the crossbar.The head coach even had to ban the player from striking balls from outside the pena...
Rilwan Hassan Set To Make Return After Two Month Injury Lay-Off
Published: September 28, 2013
After a long spell on the sidelines due to a groin injury, winger Rilwan Hassan has been included by FCM coach Glen Riddersholm in his preliminary roster for the encounter against OB Odense on Sunday.Initially, it was reported that Hassan , 22, could be out of action for up to six months, but the former FC Ebedei talen...
Jude Nworuh Ruled Out For Three Weeks With Hamstring Injury
Published: September 28, 2013
Danish First Division club AC Horsens  have recently had to do without their fast striker Jude Nworuh due to a knee injury and a scan has now ruled him out for two to three weeks. “I have sustained a hamstring on the inner ligaments of the knee, and it is obviously not good, but it already feels much better ...
Izunna Uzochukwu Considers Extension Of FC Midtjylland Contract
Published: September 23, 2013
Sylvester Igboun and Rilwan Hassan recently extended their contracts with FC Midtjylland, though neither they nor the club have concealed the fact that the objective in the long run is to move to a bigger club.Izunna Izuchukwu will run out of contract in the summer and he is considering extending his stay with the Jutl...
Fanendo Adi Happy With Three Points
Published: September 22, 2013
FC Copenhagen recovered from a goal deficit to defeat OB Odense 2 - 1 on Sunday in the Danish Superliga.Fanendo Adi was in action for the capital club from start to finish, but failed to add to his tally of two goals in the league.The victory means the UEFA Champions League campaigners have made progress in the standin...
Uzochukwu, Hassan To Miss Jutland Derby
Published: September 20, 2013
 FC Midtjylland will be without Nigerians Izunna Uzochukwu and Rilwan Hassan for the Jutland derby against Viborg on Saturday.While midfielder Uzochukwu is suspended for the home game following his dismissal in the clash against Esbjerg, compatriot Rilwan Hassan is still recovering from injury.But manager Riddersh...
Fanendo Adi Fined 135 Euros For Violating Aliens Act
Published: September 20, 2013
Scandanavia powerhouse FC Copenhagen have been fined for fielding the Nigerian attacker Fanendo Adi in their league match against FC Vestsjælland back in August despite the player not having a work and residence permit.Bold.dk with reference to sn.dk says Copenhagen Police have imposed a financial sanction on Par...
Fanendo Adi : Biggest Game Of My Career
Published: September 17, 2013
FC Copenhagen picked up in mid-August the Nigerian striker Fanendo Adi from AS Trencin.The 22-year-old player has already netted twice in three games for FCK, so the Nigerian is very confident ahead of Tuesday’s meeting with Juventus in the Champions League.“It’s a great feeling for a footballer, it&r...
Fanendo Adi : Champions League Is Like Playing The World Cup
Published: September 16, 2013
Fanendo Adi can not wait for Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Juventus. It will be great for the attacker to play against some of the best teams in the world as FC Copenhagen are in the same group with the likes of Juve, Real Madrid and Galatsaray.“ Champions League is like playing the World Cup at ...
Fanendo Adi Receives Work Permit
Published: August 31, 2013
Despite Fanendo Adi not having a residence and work permit, FC Copenhagen fielded him when they played FC Vestsjælland last weekend and he even scored after 6 minutes.Sporting Director of FCK, Carsten V. Jensen had stated earlier in the week that the 22 - year - old attacker won't be risked in future matches exce...
Sylvester Igboun Suspended For Trip To Esbjerg
Published: August 31, 2013
FC Midtjylland gaffer Glen Riddersholm will be without the services of Sylvester Igboun for the away game against Esbjerg on Sunday.Igboun, 22, has picked up three cautions in his last five matches. Thus, he is ineligible for the tie at the Blue Water Arena.Riddersholm has included three Nigerian players - Izunna Uzoch...
Fanendo Adi Made Copenhagen Debut Without Getting Work Permit
Published: August 26, 2013
Nigerian youngster Fanendo Adi made his debut for FC Copenhagen on Sunday, and was on target after just 6 minutes in the 1 - 1 draw with FC Vestsjælland. Before the game,  the striker had no residence or work permit but his International Transfer Certificate was in place.Bold.dk with reference to Ekstra Blad...